2560050

The development will consist of; Construction of 3no. 3-bedroom, 2-storey, detached dwelling houses, upgrading existing pedestrian and vehicular access, access road and footpaths and associated landscaping, foul drainage including a connection to existing mains sewer in public road, surface water drainage including surface water attenuation and all site development works.

Refused

Core Refusal Reason

The proposed 3.3m wide access road between existing dwellings is substandard, causing negative impacts on residential amenity through noise and disturbance, while creating significant traffic and pedestrian safety hazards.

Decision Maker's Conclusion

  • The use of a narrow 3.3m access way between existing gable walls would result in significant noise, general disturbance, and potential structural stability issues for the adjoining properties.
  • The restricted opening and open-plan layout of the proposed access would create a serious traffic hazard and conflict between vehicular and pedestrian movements.
  • The development represents an unacceptable layout that fails to provide adequate functional private amenity space and constitutes a piecemeal approach contrary to local planning objectives.

Cited Policies (CDP)

Spot Objective No. 10CS 1CS 2CS 3CS 5NGB 6Section 13.9.913.19.1413.16.17IU 13IU 19HOU 15HOU 17HOU 18HOU 19HOU 20HOU 21HOU 22HOU 23HOU 24HOU 25HOU 30HOU 32CLOG 1CLOG 2CLOG 3CLOG 4CLOG 21Section 13.20.4

Decision Document Summary

This application sought permission for the construction of three detached, two-storey dwellings on a backland site at Drogheda Road, Clogherhead, Co. Louth. While the principle of residential development was considered acceptable under the 'B1 Village Centre' zoning, the proposal was refused primarily due to the substandard nature of the proposed 3.3m wide access road. The planning authority determined that the access arrangement would severely impact the residential amenity of existing dwelling...
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